On funding, let's not lose sight of the smaller stuff
FINANCE

On funding, let's not lose sight of the smaller stuff

By By Nicole Wood | 17 October 2024

There are many straightforward changes the Government could make to give councils more freedom to fix their own finances, says Nicole Wood.

FINANCE

Councils face £54bn funding deficit

By Ellie Ames | 03 October 2024

New research has forecast a £54bn funding shortfall facing England’s local authorities over the n...

DEVOLUTION

Councils call on Government to 'back up its rhetoric' on devolution

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2024

Councils have called for the Government to ‘back up its rhetoric’ by devolving powers across Engl...

DEVOLUTION

The devo debate

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2024

With the deadline for councils to submit ‘expressions of interest’ having passed – but with so ma...

FINANCE

Independent funding body distribution call

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024

Local authorities in some of the country’s most deprived areas have called for allocations of cou...

PLANNING

Fears over strategic planning proposals

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2024

The Local Government Association (LGA) has raised concerns over Government proposals for strategi...

FINANCE

Waiting continues for multi-year settlement despite 'collapse' warnings

By Dan Peters | 11 September 2024

Local government expects another one-year finance settlement despite warnings that failing to add...

HOMELESSNESS

United call following homelessness surge

By Martin Ford | 08 August 2024

The local government sector has united to call for urgent action following a surge in the number ...

PLANNING

Proposals to bring back strategic planning have merit

By By Simon Edwards | 30 July 2024

A return of strategic planning across the country could fill the void between local and national ...

SEND

SEND system 'not working'

By Dan Peters | 24 July 2024

Educational outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have fai...

GENERAL ELECTION

Public servants and civil servants go 'above and beyond'

By Rachael Shimmin | 03 July 2024

Rachael Shimmin pays tribute to the late civil servant Paul Rowsell for his work and to public s...

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Strategic Planning Team Leader

Grade 10 (£57,440 - £63,354)

The planning team at East Cambridgeshire District Council is on a mission. Apply for this job

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Strategic Planning and Development Control Manager (Chief Planner)

Grade 11 (£64,368 - £70,282) plus a market supplement of £7,000 annually

The planning team at East Cambridgeshire District Council is on a mission. Apply for this job

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Finance Manager - Maldon

£64463.0000 - £69816.0000 per annum

Finance Manager - MaldonMaldon District CouncilPermanent, Full Time£64,463 to £69,816Location: MaldonClosing Date: 04/11/2024 Applications must be mad Apply for this job

Essex County Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Planning Team Leader

Grade 10 (£57,440 - £63,354)

The planning team at East Cambridgeshire District Council is on a mission. Apply for this job

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Strategic Planning and Development Control Manager (Chief Planner)

Grade 11 (£64,368 - £70,282) plus a market supplement of £7,000 annually

The planning team at East Cambridgeshire District Council is on a mission. Apply for this job

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Finance Manager - Maldon

£64463.0000 - £69816.0000 per annum

Finance Manager - MaldonMaldon District CouncilPermanent, Full Time£64,463 to £69,816Location: MaldonClosing Date: 04/11/2024 Applications must be mad Apply for this job

Essex County Council